Issues of independence, safety, dignity, comfort, cost, and quality of life are all important.
What is the right level of care? What is available? What is the cost? What is the social environment of the facility? Its location? Its reputation?
Often these decisions must be made quickly. Sorting through these many choices can be time consuming and making the right choice is critical.
That is why having professional help is so important. Someone who has helped hundreds of people and their families make these choices, and has followed up to be sure they were the right ones.
We pre-screen facilities for many different factors and provide this information to you at no cost.
Examples of Things to Consider
How soon will a placement be needed?
Who will be making the decision?
What type of facilities are available?
When do I need to start looking?
What are the costs?
What financial resources are available?
What level of care is required?
What is the social environment?
What area should the facility be in?
Who will do the packing? The moving?
What is the facility's reputation?
What amenities are available?
How is the food?
Are there legal issues we need to know about?
Do we need to consider guardianship or conservatorship?
What are our options if the money runs out or if we need a higher level of care?
Free Adult Care Home Referral Service
in WASHINGTON, MULTNOMAH, CLACKAMAS, and YAMHILL counties in Oregon
and CLARK County in SW Washington State.
Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Beaverton, Tigard, Wilsonville, Tualatin, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Aloha, Hillsboro, Milwaukie, Salem, Oregon City, Forest Grove, Vancouver and surrounding areas.
